Thu Jan 09 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Playback Singer P. Jayachandran Passes Away at 80
**Thrissur, Kerala:** Renowned Malayalam playback singer P. Jayachandran passed away at the age of 80 in Thrissur on [Date]. He had been hospitalized for nine days due to an undisclosed illness, having been discharged yesterday only to be readmitted this evening. His body is currently at the mortuary. A public viewing will be held at his Poonkkulam residence tomorrow until noon, followed by the funeral at his ancestral home in Chengamanagalam the day after.
Jayachandran, known for his emotive rendition of romantic songs, left behind a rich legacy of memorable hits, including “Manjalayi Mungi Thorthi,” “Anuraaga Gaanam Pole,” “Rajeevanayane Nee Urungu,” and many more. His music transcended linguistic boundaries, captivating audiences across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi.
His illustrious career earned him the National Award in 1985 for his contribution to the film *Sreenarayana Guru*. He was also a four-time recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award and the prestigious JC Daniel Award.
Born on March 3, 1944, in Kochi, Ravi Pura, Jayachandran later made Thrissur-Irinjalakuda his home. His contributions to the world of music will be remembered for generations to come.
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